cremar
1. to reduce a dead body to ashes by burning, typically as part of a funeral ritual
The family decided to cremate their loved one instead of having a traditional burial.
A família decidiu cremar seu ente querido em vez de ter um enterro tradicional.
2. to burn or destroy something completely
The intense heat would cremate any organic material in its path.
O calor intenso cremaria qualquer material orgânico em seu caminho.
Cremation has become increasingly common in Brazil and the USA as an alternative to traditional burial. In Brazil, while burial remains traditional in many regions, cremation is growing in urban areas like São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. In the USA, cremation is now chosen by over 50% of families. The practice has religious, cultural, and economic implications that vary by community.
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